Popular Music History: Pop, Rock & Dance in the 20th Century | Udemy

Popular Music History: Pop, Rock & Dance in the 20th Century.

Never feel left out of a Musical Discussion again! Broaden your Music History knowledge with our Curated Playlists.

What Will I Learn?

You will be able to hear the defining characteristics of a wide range of genres

You will know the socio-economic and political factors that gave birth to iconic genres

You will learn the history of some of the world’s most famous artists

You will know the most important artists of each genre

You will be able to amaze your friends with fascinating music facts

Requirements

A love of music!

No prior music knowledge required

No knowledge of music theory required

Description

What Will I Learn?

You will be able to hear the defining characteristics of a wide range of genres

You will know the socio-economic and political factors that gave birth to iconic genres

You will learn the history of some of the world’s most famous artists

You will know the most important artists of each genre

You will be able to amaze your friends with fascinating music facts

Requirements

A love of music!

No prior music knowledge required

No knowledge of music theory required

Description

Tired of not knowing which bands/genres your friends are talking about? Or are you trying to find inspiration for your new musical style?

This course will guide you through the history of popular music from the 1950s to the 2000s, from Blues to Nirvana, and everything in between!

With curated Spotify playlists included, never again will you not have something to say when a conversation strikes up about music; you’ll be armed with musical trivia, facts, and knowledge of the key historical events that influenced iconic genres and artists.

We can learn so much from every single genre – whether its a moral lesson from Bob Dylan and the Folk Rock movement, or a political lesson from the Sex Pistols and Punk Rock, or even a lesson in fun from the Glam Rockers.

Overview of the Course

Our course is aimed towards anyone with an interest in the history of popular music. Whether you are in a band looking for a new style/sound, or just after some tasty pop trivia to wow your friends with, this is the course for you.

As you begin the course, you’ll look at Blues, Country, and Jazz: the early influencers of of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the first true popular music genre. You’ll then be taken on an auditory adventure through time, looking at each genre under a magnifying glass, examining the key artists, characteristics, and influences.

By the end of the course you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of where popular music comes from, why it needs to exist, and you’ll have an arsenal of fun facts to share with your friends.

The Instructors

Jonathan Armandary taught Popular Music History at Leeds College of Music, and has toured Europe in bands, as well as being an award-winning composer.

Tomas George is a Music Producer, Composer and Sound Engineer. He is also a Udemy Best Selling Music Instructor with over 60,000 students enrolled in his courses

You! You and your fellow students are an integral part of the course. By sharing your favourite bands, artists, and knowledge, you’ll help yourselves and others to expand your musical horizons.

Our Guarantee

We hope that the course is right for you, and that you know what you’re signing up for, but if, for any reason, we offer a 30-day money back guarantee

Who is the target audience?

Anyone with an interest in the history and development of popular music